What is “Neil Robertson Stretcher” on Ships?
The last thing any mariner would want to get involved in is an accident on ship, keeping in mind lack of proper medical facilities present onboard. But still accidents are prone to happen as ship is a complicated floating structure with several machineries, moving equipments, and compact spaces.
If an accident occurs on a ship, the life of the person greatly depends on the time taken to remove the person from the site of accident and transfer him to the ship’s hospital room, where the first aid and other medical procedures can be carried out. There are several medical equipments available on board and the Neil Robertson stretcher is the most commonly used one on board ships.
Neil Roberts on Stretcher
The Neil Robertson stretcher is designed for removing an injured person from spaces wherein access, doors, or hatches are too small to permit the use of regular stretchers. Spaces such as engine-room spaces, Cargo holds, Pump rooms, Boiler room etc. are few examples of such compact spaces on ship.
The Neil Robertson stretcher is made of flexible semi rigid canvas and can be folded easily when not in use or during accessing small spaces.
The stretcher is provided with strong straps which when firmly wrapped around   the   victim, give strong support to hold the person with almost negligible movement with respect to stretcher, which is very important when rescuing or transferring injured person.
The stretcher straps are such made that when tied up over the victim, it covers the person in mummy-fashion, giving sufficient support
Advantages
- The victim is tied up firmly with the stretcher, avoiding unwanted fall.
- Can be removed vertically from confined spaces like hatches etc, as victim is secured with the stretcher.
- When a life line is tied to the stretcher, unwanted swaying can be avoided.
- Easy to use and bring to the accident site.
- Light weight and ready to use
You may also like to read-Telemedicine for Ships: Pros and Cons
Image Credits:
taumediplast
tpub
Disclaimer :
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Do you have info to share with us ? Suggest a correction
Latest Ship Safety Articles You Would Like:
Disclaimer :
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. While we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Daily Maritime News, Straight To Your Inbox
Sign Up To Get Daily Newsletters
Join over 60k+ people who read our daily newsletters
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.
We Need to buy 4 Stretcher Neil Robertson. Kindly quote your best price together with its shipping cost for Karachi Pakistan.
Simply we like to inform you that we imported the same from you in 2008 s well.
Regards Tahir S. khan
Reqd Neil Robertson strecher 06 nos